Seedorf confirms Memphis will miss Corinthians matches during international break

Memphis Depay sidelined with thigh injury sustained in training on 18 October; former Corinthians manager Seedorf expects him back after the November international break.

Memphis Depay suffered a thigh injury during training on 18 October and will miss Corinthians' matches through the international break. Manager Clarence Seedorf confirmed the injury is more serious than initially thought and expects the 32-year-old striker to return after the international period ends on 17 November.

Corinthians' next match after the break is a home fixture against Botafogo on 18 November, which could be Depay's first game back. The absence has no impact on the international period itself, as Netherlands coach Xavi Hernández did not select Depay for the previous squad. Seedorf will welcome his return as Corinthians sit below the relegation line with six matches remaining in the Brazilian Série A.